Account Officer

John Haris Construction - We offer general contracting, construction management, and design-build services to private and public companies for projects of all sizes - from a single office fit-up to treatment plants valued at over $250 million.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Account Officer
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We are looking for a detail oriented and diligent accountant officer to join our growing company.
• The account officer is responsible for examining and auditing our financial records to ensure overall accuracy and legal compliance. We are seeking a dedicated candidate who will not only maintain our books, but also make educated recommendations to us on budget efficiency and improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect financial records to ensure accuracy and overall legal and FIRS compliance
• Calculate taxes owed, prepare tax returns, complete financial tax transactions
• Balance company budget
• Look for inefficiencies and improvement opportunities in the budget, and make recommendations to management
• Ensure financial statements are organized and maintained at all times
• Determine the probability of a misstatement on a financial document
• Create regulatory reports for internal auditors
• Notify management of any non-compliant employee financial practices
• Present all financial findings to management, i.e. prepare written reports and attend face-to-face meetings for review
• Develop forecasts based on market and company trends, prepare operational and potential earning reports

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required
• Master’s degree in Accounting or business administration preferred
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience in a public accounting or business firm a plus
• Familiarity with general software, such as Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with accounting software a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong math skills
• Detail oriented, organized
• Strong recordkeeping skills
• Comfort collaborating with a team